Explore the complexities and solutions for software updates on embedded Linux devices in this comprehensive 48-minute conference talk. Delve into the evolution of software update practices, from project-specific solutions to collaborative, open-source approaches. Discover well-established, battle-tested solutions that address the growing demands of IoT and OTA firmware updates. Learn about the challenges of implementing software updates on embedded systems and gain insights into available open-source projects like mender.io, SWupdate, and RAUC. Examine topics such as on-site and Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, anatomy of embedded Linux images, installer strategies, and the value of open-source communities. Gain valuable knowledge to make software updates more manageable and efficient for embedded Linux devices.
The Ultimate Guide to Software Updates on Embedded Linux Devices
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Session Overview
The embedded environment
Cost savings by using open source platforms
Software update on-site
Software update Over-The-Air (OTA)
Anatomy of embedded Linux (Image)
Requirements (minimal)
Alternative approaches
Symmetric Image updates
Comparison of installer strategies
Ecosystem
SWUpdate
Torizon
Mender and the value of an OSS community
Mender Hub
Taught by
NDC Conferences
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